Country Ham Hot-Water Cornbread |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups white cornmeal |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 cup half and half |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 cups finely chopped cooked country ham |
2 cups boiling water |
vegetable oil |
softened butter |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half and half and 1 tablespoon oil Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is consistency of grits. Stir in 1 to 2 cups finely chopped cooked country ham.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet; place over medium-high heat. Scoop batter into a 1/4 cup measure; drop into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with softened butter.
3. NOTE: The amount of boiling water needed varies depending on the type of cornmeal used. Stone-ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.
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